Picks Of The Week: February 13-19

Show the love this week by taking each of your kids on a personal outing—a
mini-date, if you will! Whatever you choose to do, your child will feel special
and appreciated. Then, when the Valentine’s Day rolls around, you and your sweetheart
can enjoy a night out—just the two of you. —

Monday, February 13
Big
Movies For Little Kids: Balto At
Cobble Hill Cinemas

265
Court Street, Brooklyn
4pm

Today is all about canine
flicks! First, head to Cobble Hill to catch the true tale of an Alaskan sled
dog-turned hero. How will he fare the 600-mile trek?

Winter Film Festival at Citi Pond in Bryant Park: Lady and the Tramp
West
40th Street
and 5th
Avenue
5:30pm and 7pm

In the evening, try your hand—we mean feet—at skating while
watching Lady and the Tramp, a
classic childhood favorite. This heartwarming tale about puppy love is a
perfect pre-Valentine’s Day film.

Tuesday, February 14
Family Workshop: Who Do
You Love? At Sony Wonder Technology Lab

550
Madison Avenue
1-2pm

Send a special message to
the ones you adore! Decorate a V-Day mailbox and get going on delivering those
sweet notes. Recommended for younger
ones.

Valentine’s Day Soccer
& Pizza Party At Super Soccer Stars

606
Columbus Avenue
6:30-8:30pm

The perfect date-night solution: Drop your kids
off at this fun pizza and soccer party while you enjoy a night out on
Valentine’s Day. To register, go to
supersoccerstars.com or call
212.877.7171.

Wednesday, February 15
Suggested Donation Day At
The
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
10am-4pm

What’s better than a day at the
zoo? Choose your contribution today to support the animals of the Bronx Zoo.

Thursday, February 16
Cultivating Connection:
How To Find Success On The Web

1395
Lexington Avenue
8pm

Some of the country’s most
engaging and successful bloggers (like The Pioneer Woman) will sit on this can’t-miss panel
to discuss and share their stories, answer Qs and exchange advice. Learn how
you can make better use of self-expression on the web.

Friday, February 17
Drum Beats and Little Feet
Family Workshop at the
Rubin Museum of Art
150
West 17th Street
11am

Translate Himalayan art into movement and sound
inspired by a mixture of yoga, Indian dance and music. Now that’s what we call
a creative workout! For ages 3-5.

Saturday, February 18
Kids Week 2012 at The
Intrepid: Circus Weekend

Pier 86, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue
10am-5pm

The Intrepid kicks off Kids Week 2012 with a
variety of circus-themed activities. Watch clowns from Ringling Bros. Barnum
and Bailey Circus perform; view an advanced screening of THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS; and more.

Global Weekends: The
African-American Musical Mosiac At American Museum
of Natural History
79th Street and Central Park
West
12-6pm

Celebrate Black History
Month with a day of mancala, live musical performances and special appearance
by Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Co-Founder of the multi-platinum hip-hop ground,
Run-DMC.

Sunday, February 19
Arty Gras Festival and
Parade At The Children’s Museum of the Arts

103 Charlton Street
1-5pm

It’s Mardi Gras time! To
kick off the afternoon, CMA will also be celebrating the 25th anniversary of
Two Boots Pizzeria. Nosh on a slice while you make masks.

President’s Day Kid’s Reading at powerHouse Arena
37
Main Street,
Brooklyn
3-4pm

Just in time for President’s Day, honor two
of our nation’s greatest leaders with readings of Looking at Lincoln by Maira Kalman and George Washington’s Birthday by Margaret McNamara. You’ll learn
more about Honest Abe’s legacy and about
Washington as a young kid.